To erase volatile memory or buffered data, turn off the printer.
To erase non‑volatile memory or individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and embedded solutions, do the following:
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From the control panel, navigate to:
> Settings >
> Device >
> Maintenance >
> Out of Service Erase > ![](https://publications.lexmark.com/media//ids_assets/skeletons/v35053012/images/button_select_0.jpg)
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Select Sanitize all information on nonvolatile memory, and then press
.
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To start the job, select Continue, and then press
.
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Follow the instructions on the display.